This Is Spinal Tap

(1984)

Century of Progress Productions v. Vivendi S.A.

The four creators of This Is Spinal Tap have sued Vivendi over profits, since the four creators’ share of total worldwide merchandising income between 1984 and 2006 was just $81 (eighty-one) dollars. Between 1989 and 2006 total income from music sales was $98 (ninety-eight) dollars. Over the past two years, Vivendi has failed to provide accounting statements at all. Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Rob Reiner seek $400 million in unpaid profits.

Judgment: [Case is still OPEN. Settlement negotiations are ongoing.]